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Half off ticket and souvenir package to Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

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Moscow Ballet will be bringing Great Russian Nutcracker to The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan Street, Durham, on December 18th and 19th, 2019. Groupon has a great deal on tickets. The prices vary, depending on the seat chosen, but each ticket includes souvenirs, and is at least 50% off the full price of the ticket, fee, and souvenirs. Remember that Groupon has no additional fees. The … [Read more...] about Half off ticket and souvenir package to Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

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SEEK Raleigh–temporary public art program at Dix Park with installations and performances

SEEK Raleigh is a temporary public art program that will take place at Dorothea Dix Park from May 31st through June 1st, 2019. The program will include visual art, performance, film and more at locations all over the park. (See below.) Some of the projects are art installations that will be up throughout the length of SEEK, and some are performances that take place at specific times. May … [Read more...] about SEEK Raleigh–temporary public art program at Dix Park with installations and performances

World Puppetry Day (and more) with Puppet Show Incorporated

Puppet Show Incorporated presents puppet shows, usually including an art activity, for children around the Triangle. Most of the events are free. Here's some of what's coming up: The Paper Bag Princess Puppet Show--Lollipop Series Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 10:30 a.m. Carrboro Century Center 100 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro $3 World Puppetry Day Celebration Sunday, March … [Read more...] about World Puppetry Day (and more) with Puppet Show Incorporated

Free performances of Seussical the Musical (tickets required)

The Durham Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints presents Seussical the Musical from March 15th to March 23rd, 2019. Tickets are free, but required. See links below. This family-friendly show features your favorite Dr. Seuss books all together in one story. Join the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and many others on a journey through Whoville and the Jungle of … [Read more...] about Free performances of Seussical the Musical (tickets required)

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Lottery for $10 tickets to every performance of Hamilton in Durham

Hamilton Tickets in Durham The big drama in the Triangle is the huge demand for tickets to see “Hamilton” in its first Durham run, at Durham Performing Arts Center, from November 6th, to December 2nd, 2018. However, if you are not among the lucky who snagged tickets, don’t give up hope! 40 tickets at $10 each are available for each performance via a digital lottery. You should know that … [Read more...] about Lottery for $10 tickets to every performance of Hamilton in Durham

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Free Macbeth performances by PlayMakers Repertory Theatre

Playmakers Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has cut Shakespeare's Macbeth down to an exciting 70 minutes and they're taking the production on the road. These free performances are open to the public. Brilliant young general Macbeth has pulled off a glorious victory in battle, but before he can return to King Duncan’s … [Read more...] about Free Macbeth performances by PlayMakers Repertory Theatre

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Lottery for $25 tickets to The Book of Mormon at DPAC

The Book of Mormon is at Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, through Sunday, August 12th. At this point, tickets are somewhat scarce, and not available at all price levels for all performances. There are tickets remaining, though. Look for tickets. Remaining performances: Wednesday, August 8th, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 9th, 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 10th, 8 … [Read more...] about Lottery for $25 tickets to The Book of Mormon at DPAC

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Bull City Black Theatre Fest

Bull City Black Theatre Fest takes place at Manbites Dog Theater, 603 Foster Street, Durham, from March 15th, 2018, to March 24th. The festival includes staged readings of new short plays, community discussions and workshops. Some of the events are ticketed, and some are not. Here's what's going on: Staged Readings Thursday, March 15th, 7:30 p.m.: 12.21.09, Ops Theatre Friday, March 16th, … [Read more...] about Bull City Black Theatre Fest

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Free events at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro

The ArtsCenter, at 300-G East Main Street in Carrboro, provides arts opportunities to people of all ages and skill levels. Opportunities include: Arts Classes for Adults and Youth Summer Arts Camps & After school Arts Immersion Family-Friendly Performances Artist Residencies School Shows Concerts Theater Productions Gallery Exhibits You can find its performance … [Read more...] about Free events at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro

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